Ponstyl
Category
Ponstyl Brand names, Ponstyl Analogs
Ponstyl Brand Names Mixture
Ponstyl Chemical_Formula
C15H15NO2
Ponstyl RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/mefenamic.htm
Ponstyl fda sheet
Ponstyl msds (material safety sheet)
Ponstyl Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Ponstyl Molecular Weight
241.285 g/mol
Ponstyl Melting Point
230-231 oC
Ponstyl H2O Solubility
20 mg/L
Ponstyl State
Solid
Ponstyl LogP
4.041
Ponstyl Dosage Forms
Bolus; Capsule; Capsule (enteric-coated); Drops; Liquid; Lotion; Powder; Powder for solution; Shampoo; Soap bar; Solution; Stick; Syrup; Tablet; Tablet (extended-release)
Ponstyl Indication
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Ponstyl Pharmacology
Mefenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is a member of the fenamate group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. Similar to other NSAIDs, mefenamic acid inhibits prostaglandin synthetase.
Ponstyl Absorption
Mefenamic acid is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Ponstyl side effects and Toxicity
Oral, rat LD50: 740 mg/kg. Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, severe headache or loss of consciousness.
Ponstyl Patient Information
Ponstyl Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
